Maintenance Instructions44MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS - MODEL S14Service Item Daily 25Hours 50Hours 100Hours 400Hours Yearly Every2 Years Ref.PageCheck Engine Crankcase Oil Level x 46Check/Clean Engine Air Cooling System* x 55Clean Grass Buildup Under Deck x 56Clean GHS Exhaust Screen* x 56Clean GHS Blower* x 56Service Mower Blades x 58Check Security of Air Filtration Components x 57Lubricate Grease Fittings and Oil Points* x 47Check Battery Electrolyte Level x 57Check Transaxle Fluid x 50Check Tire Pressure x 58Check Drive Belts (Engine, PTO, Ground Drive) x 60Check PTO and Deck Gearbox Oil Seals x 60Check Safety Switch System x 61Change Engine Crankcase Oil ** x 47Clean Fuel Filter x 54Check Air Filter Element* x 53Cleaning Transaxle Housing x 57Check/Regap Spark Plug x 60Check Wheel Bolt Torque (75 to 85 lb·ft) x 58Check Blade Brake Action x x 60Change Transaxle Oil and Filter x 51Clean Engine Cooling Fins x 55Check Fuel Lines and Clamps x 60Replace Air Filter Elementand Dust Ejection Valve *** x 53Service Battery x 57Check/Adjust Vertical Position ofGrass-Pak ® Switch x 76Check/Adjust FSC Friction Lock x 61Replace Fuel Lines and Clamps x 60∗ More often in extremely dusty or dirty conditions(see notes about air cleaner element under IMPORTANT TIPS FOR CARE OF THE SUBARU ENGINE)∗∗ Change engine oil after first 8 hours of operation of a new engine (break-in period)∗∗∗ Air cleaner is remote mounted Donaldson Radialseal unit, replace filters every year and dust ejection valveevery year or when worn or damagedCAUTIONMaintenance procedures requiring special training ortools should be performed by a trained technician.